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For many years, facility managers have relied on a simple rule: if a fly trap is bright and blue, it is doing the job. These traditional fluorescent units are a common sight in commercial settings, but they often come with high running costs that owners assume are just a part of doing business.
However, the "brighter is better" approach is a misconception that ignores the reality of how flies actually behave. With the cost of commercial electricity continuing to vary in 2026, running high-wattage, inefficient equipment is no longer a viable choice for a profitable enterprise. Rentokil’s Lumnia LED technology is challenging the old mentality of "brute force" brightness.
To understand why Lumnia is different, consider how an old radio works. A traditional fluorescent trap is like a radio station that broadcasts noise across every possible channel just to be heard. It uses a massive amount of power to create light that humans see as bright, but flies ignore most of that "noise". This is a waste of energy and money.
Lumnia’ LED works like a finely tuned signal. It focuses all its energy on the exact frequency that flies are "listening" to. It does not waste power on visible light that only serves to look bright to people. By tuning the output to the natural triggers of a fly, it manages to be more effective while using much less power.
The science of this "signal" comes down to wavelengths.
Flies are attracted to Ultraviolet (UV-A) wavelengths that we mostly cannot see. Traditional tubes waste power creating visible light in the 600 to 800 range. Lumnia LED lamps are optimised to put their power into the UV-A range that pests find most attractive.
Energy Cost: Lumnia LED technology offers up to 79% less energy cost compared to the baseline cost of traditional fluorescent units.
Catch Speed: These units catch flies up to 46% faster than other LEDs on the market, whereas traditional units operate at standard industry rates.
Attraction Range: Lumnia provides up to 80% further reach compared to the limited range of traditional lamps.
Light Output: Unlike traditional units that produce scattered visible light, Lumnia focuses its output into targeted UV-A wavelengths that attract pests more effectively.
In a fast-paced commercial kitchen or a busy warehouse, you cannot afford to wait for a trap to eventually work. Speed is vital to maintaining hygiene standards and protecting your brand's reputation.
Testing shows that Lumnia catches flies faster than any other LED insect light trap on the market. Compared to competitor LED units, Lumnia has been measured to catch flies up to 46% faster. Because the light output is focused rather than scattered, these units can attract flies from up to 80% further away than traditional fluorescent lamps. This accuracy allows you to cover a larger area of your facility with a device that uses 79% less energy cost when operating in adaptive energy mode.
When selecting pest control for your business, do not be fooled by brightness. A glaring light might look powerful, but it is often just a sign of wasted energy. Lumnia represents a move toward technology that triggers natural pest responses to achieve faster results. It offers a solution that is significantly more effective at reducing pest activity in your premises while lowering your operational costs.
Choosing the right technology can lower your operational costs and improve the hygiene of your business premises. Our experts are ready to help you find the most effective solution for your specific industry needs.